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USER MANUAL CG-PSB HiKOKI

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NOTE: Some units do not carry them. Symbols WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Pole Saw Side plate fi ling angle It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury. Top plate angle Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. File guide angle Always wear eye, head and ear protectors when using this unit. File Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 m away from the unit. If anyone approaches you, stop the engine and cutting attachment immediately. Depth gauge Chain oil tank capacity Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when assembling cutting equipment.

Dry weight (Without guide bar and chain) Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear. Guide bar length

hv, eq(F) Vibration level by ISO 22867 Front or Left handle / Equivalent* Type of chain

Uncertainty NOTE: Equivalent noise level / vibration level are calculated as the time-weighted energy total for noise / vibration levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution:

• 1/2 Idle, 1/2 racing. INTRODUCTION It is important that you read and understand your HiKOKI brush cutter owner's manual as well as this manual. Please carefully review and observe all safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the unit may cause serious or fatal injuries. This pole trimmer attachment has been designed for certain HiKOKI brush cutters. SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER All overhead electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity fl ow with high voltages. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when trimming, otherwise serious injury or death may result. ○ Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power, telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 15 m (50 ft) to any part of the operator or unit. (Fig. 1) 000BookCG-PSB.indb5000BookCG-PSB.indb5 2019/01/1717:00:592019/01/1717:00:59English

○ Spectator and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft) while the pole trimmer is in use. (Fig. 2) ○ Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. ○ Always wear head protection with full face shield to help protect against falling branches and debris. (Fig. 2) ○ Gloves should be used when sharpening chain. ○ Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. ○ Wear hearing protection. Pay attention to your surroundings. Be aware of any bystanders who may be signaling a problem. ○ Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear. ○ Before pruning, attach the harness to suspension eyelet and hang from the shoulder. Adjust the harness to be easy to use. Always wear the harness during operation. ○ Pull emergency release fl ap in the event of emergency. ○ National regulation can restrict the use of machine. ○ Keep from footing and balance. Do not over-reach. ○ When operation is prolonged, take a break periodically so that you may avoid possible Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is caused by vibration. ○ Press the quick release button or pull emergency release fl ap (If so equipped) in the event of emergency. (Fig. 3) WARNING ○ Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual end regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fi ngers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. ○ Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may cause permanent hearing impairment. Always wear approved hearing protection when operating a machine. Failure to do so could result in a high risk of personal accidents or injury. Unit/machine safety WARNING ○ Never modify the unit/machine in any way. Do not use your unit/machine for any job except that for which it is intended. ○ Using guide bar/chain other than recommended by the manufacturer which are not approved, could result in a high risk of personal accidents or injury. Transport and storage ○ Clean and maintain the unit carefully and store it in a dry place. ○ When transporting or storage, cover chain with chain cover. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Installation of cutting attachment

1. Remove angle transmission from your brush cutter.

2. Join the attachment in place of it.

NOTE If your brush cutter tube is 26 mm diameter, remove bracket collar B (4) by pulling the lock pin (1). (Fig. 5)

3. Make sure the lock pin (1) fi ts in the location hole (2) of

tube and that the tube will not come off . (Fig. 5)

4. Tighten the knob nut (3) securely. (Fig. 5)

WARNING Never try to start engine without side case securely fastened. Installation of bar and chain

toward the sprocket (9) as far as it will go. Make sure that the boss of chain tension adjusting bolt (10) fi ts into the hole of the bar (11). (Fig. 7) NOTE Slightly move the bar back and forth and make sure the chain tension boss (10) fi ts into the hole (11) in the bar properly.

4. Confi rm the direction of saw chain (12) is correct as in

the fi gure, and align the chain on the sprocket. (Fig. 8)

5. Guide the chain drive links into the bar groove all around

Then fi x the clamp nut (5) temporarily. (Fig. 8)

7. Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (12) by turning

the tension adjustment bolt (13) clockwise. To check proper tension, lightly lift up the center of chain and there should be about 0.5 – 1.0 mm clearance between bar and edge of drive link (14). (Fig. 9, 10) CAUTION PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! (Fig. 9, 10)

8. Raise the bar end and securely tighten the chain bar

clamp nut with the box wrench. (Fig. 9)

9. A new chain will stretch so adjust the chain after a few

cuts and watch chain tension carefully for the fi rst half hour of cutting. NOTE Check the chain tension frequently for optimum performance and durability. CAUTION ○ When the chain is excessively tightened, the bar and chain will be damaged rapidly. Conversely, when the chain is excessively loosened, it may get out of the groove in the bar. ○ Always wear gloves when touching the chain. WARNING During operation, hold the unit fi rmly with both hands. A single hand operation may cause serious injury. Chain oil (Fig. 11) Fill up with chain oil (15). Always use good quality chain oil. When the engine is running, the chain oil is automatically discharged. NOTE Add chain oil when its level lowers to one centimeter from bottom. (Fig. 11)

ADJUSTMENT OF CHAIN OIL SUPPLY

The chain oil quantity discharged through the lubrication system is factory-adjusted to the standard. Adjust the quantity in accordance with the operating condition. The numbered label (16) describes order of chain oil adjustment. (Fig. 12) ○ Loosen the fi xing screw (17) one turn. (Fig. 12) ○ Turn the adjusting screw (18) clockwise to decrease the quantity and turn it counterclockwise to increase the quantity. (Fig. 13) ○ Do not try to turn the screw (18) clockwise beyond 1 turn from its most counterclockwise position or the maximum quantity discharged position. 000BookCG-PSB.indb6000BookCG-PSB.indb6 2019/01/1717:01:002019/01/1717:01:00English

○ After adjustment has been made, tighten fi xing screw (17). (Fig. 12) NOTE When you have lost the proper position of the screw (18), start with the most counterclockwise position. PRUNING TECHNIQUES This attachment is designed for pruning small limbs and branches up to 8" in diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation. ○ Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall. ○ Long branches should be removed in several pieces. ○ Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut. Falling limbs may bounce when they hit the ground. ○ When ready to cut: Hold "front cutting guide" against branch. This will prevent whipping of the branch. DO NOT use back and forth sawing action. (Fig. 14) ○ Look out for branch immediately behind the branch being cut. If blade hits rear branch damage to blade may occur. (Fig. 15) ○ Accelerate to full throttle. ○ Apply a light cutting pressure. ○ Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control. ○ When pruning a limb 4 inch diameter or larger, cut as follows: (Fig. 16)

1. Undercut 1/4 limb diameter near tree trunk.

2. Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb.

3. Flush cut stub at trunk.

○ DO NOT use for felling or bucking. MAINTENANCE Oiler port (Fig. 17) Clean the chain oiler port (19) whenever possible. Guide bar (Fig. 18) Before using the machine, clean the groove and oiler port (20) in the guide bar. Side case (Fig. 19) Always keep the side case and drive area clean of saw dust and debris. Gear case (Fig. 20) Check gear case for grease level about every 50 hours of operation by removing the grease fi ller plug on the top of gear case. If no grease can be seen on the fl anks of the gears, fi ll the gear case with a quality lithium based multipurpose grease up to 3/4. Do not completely fi ll the gear case. CHAIN SHARPENING Parts of a cutter (Fig. 21, 22) WARNING ○ Gloves should be used when sharpening chain. ○ Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.

30. Correct angle on top plate (degree of angle depends on

31. Slightly protruding “hook” or point (curve on non-chisel

32. Top of depth gauge at correct height below top plate

33. Front of depth gauge rounded off

LOWERING DEPTH GAUGES WITH A FILE

WARNING ○ Do not smoothen the upper part of the guard tie straps (34) or bumper drive links (35) with a fi le or deform them. (Fig. 23) ○ Adjust the depth gauge to the specifi ed setting. Failure to observe the above raises the possibility of a kickback and may result in injury.

1) If you sharpen your cutters with a fi le holder, check and

2) Check depth gauges every third sharpening.

3) Place depth gauge tool on cutter. If depth gauge projects,

fi le it level with the top of the tool. Always fi le from the inside of the chain toward an outside cutter. (Fig. 24)

4) Round off front corner to maintain original shape of

depth gauge after using depth gauge tool. Always follow the recommended depth gauge setting found in the maintenance or operator manual for your chain saw. (Fig. 25)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CUTTERS

File (36) cutter on one side of the chain from the inside out. File on forward stroke only. (Fig. 26)

5) Keep all cutters the same length. (Fig. 23)

6) File enough to remove any damage to cutting edges

(side plate (37) and top plate (38)) of cutter. (Fig. 27)

SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN

The SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN of this machine are listed in the table on page 44. Maintenance schedule Below you will fi nd some general maintenance instructions. For further information please contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Centers. Inspection and service before use Daily maintenance ○ Clean the exterior of the unit. ○ Clean the chain oil fi lter port. ○ Clean the groove and oil fi lter port in the guide bar. ○ Clean the side case of saw dust. ○ Check that the saw chain is sharp. ○ Check that the guide bar clamp nuts are suffi ciently tightened. ○ Make sure that the guide bar cover is undamaged and that it can be securely fi tted. ○ Check that nuts and screws are suffi ciently tightened. ○ Check the tip of the guide bar. Please exchange it for the new one when it is worn out. Monthly maintenance ○ Clean chain oil fi lter. 000BookCG-PSB.indb7000BookCG-PSB.indb7 2019/01/1717:01:002019/01/1717:01:00Deutsch

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that Pole Saw Attachment, identifi ed by type and specifi c identifi cation code *1), is in conformity with all relevant requirements of the directives *2) and standards *3). Technical fi le at *4) – See below. The European Standard Manager at the representative offi ce in Europe is authorized to compile the technical fi le. Notifi ed body: 0404, SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Box 7035, SE-750 07, Uppsala, Sweden has carried out a EC type examination according to Article 12, clause 3b. The notifi ed body has issued EC type examination certifi cate no. 0404/18/2502 according to Annex IX, clause 4. The declaration is applicable to the product affi xed CE marking.

A. Nakagawa Corporate Offi cer